Updates & Analysis

On June 29th, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) released a Request for Applications (RFA) for organizations to participate in the NY State of Health’s Navigator Program, which seeks to increase access to health insurance by providing in-person assistance to individuals and small businesses enrolling in New York’s Health Plan Marketplace. Navigator contractors…

The New York State (NYS) Department of Health (DOH) has posted the slides from its June 13th webinar on how providers can align their risk-sharing payment models with both federal Medicare and NYS Medicaid program requirements. Under the Medicare Access and Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (MACRA), eligible clinicians serving Medicare members must join…

On June 21st, the New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) released the 2018 edition of the Multifamily Open Window Request for Proposals (RFP). This RFP consolidates the availability of capital funding through a number of programs that support affordable rental housing for low-to-moderate income individuals and families. Capital projects to be funded may…

On June 20th, the New York State Department of Health, in collaboration with the John A. Hartford Foundation, hosted a webinar on Age-Friendly Health Systems. Governor Cuomo’s 2018 State of the State initiatives include a goal to have 50% of New York health systems designated as age-friendly in the next five years, including the establishment…

On June 19th, the Department of Labor (DOL) finalized its rule to ease requirements for the formation of Association Health Plans (AHPs). The rule will modify the definitions of “employer” and “employee” under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), and as well as the definition of “common economic interest.” These changes will make it…

On May 29th, the New York State Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation (HHAC) and Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for organizations to apply for funding through the Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP). This program, for which up to $64 million in project funding was appropriated in the…

The New York State Department of Health has released the second issue of the Children’s Medicaid Health and Behavioral Health System Transformation Update newsletter. This newsletter provides information on trainings for Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (formerly referred to as SPA Services), Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS-NY) Introductory and Supervisory Trainings, Foster Care…

On May 30th, the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) Bureau of Refugee Services (BRS) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Refugee Social Services Program (RSSP). Approximately $3 million in annual funding will be available for organizations that provide employability and other services to assist refugees and their families…

Last month, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Targeted Capacity Expansion: Medication Assisted Treatment – Prescription Drug and Opioid Addiction program. Through this initiative, over $65.5 million in total funding will be awarded over three years to eligible organizations…

On May 24th, the New York State Department of Health’s Office of Health Insurance Programs released a Request for Applications (RFA) for the Rapid Transition Housing Program. This program, previously known as the Nursing Home to Independent Living program, offers funding for organizations to provide rental subsidies and supportive housing services high-cost, high-need Medicaid members.…

The New York State Department of Health has launched a new series of Children’s Medicaid Health and Behavioral Health System Transformation Update newsletters. The first issue was released on May 18th and provides an overview on current transition efforts, including the State’s submission of a revised 1115 Waiver Amendment and draft Final Transition Plan reflecting new…

On May 17th, the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for up to $20 million in capital funding for the preservation, restructuring, or expansion of OMH Residential Treatment Facilities (RTFs) and/or Article 31 clinics licensed to serve children. Applicants should propose projects that will preserve the safe…